a note from Bill…
Choral Music holds a special place in my heart as a profound passion of mine. With over two decades of unwavering commitment to the art of Choral Singing, I have made the conscious decision to utilize my extensive knowledge and experience to assist others in enhancing and refining their abilities within the realm of choral activities. I firmly believe in the significance of every voice, recognizing that Choral Singing, much like any collective endeavor, thrives when each individual member contributes their utmost. Whether you are an enthusiast seeking vocal training, a professional singer desiring to elevate your vocal sight-reading skills, or simply an ardent admirer of Choral Music aspiring to acquire comprehensive expertise in this domain, I am more than capable of providing invaluable assistance on your journey.
With extensive professional expertise as a Choral Singer, along with recognition as an award-winning Choral Composer/Arranger, I bring a wealth of choral experience from esteemed groups such as The Tallis Scholars, National Chorale, The Salvatones, and NCC (among others). It is my utmost dedication to assist you in attaining your musical and vocal aspirations. Leveraging my comprehensive musical background and teaching experience in the realm of Music, I have crafted customized music and voice lessons tailored to create a stress-free learning environment.
Please feel free to peruse the detailed descriptions of the various services I offer, and do not hesitate to reach out to me. Together, we can determine the most suitable approach for me to support your musical journey.
Services
ear training & SIGHT-READING
$100.00 - 60-minute remote or in-person lesson. $75.00 - 45-minute remote or in-person lesson.
Recognizing pitch, chords, and intervals featured on a given piece - Vocal Harmony concepts - Music Theory concepts - Tuning exercises - Vocal improvisation exercises based on a given harmonic sequence - Sight Singing exercises
choral vocal technique
$100.00 - 60-minute remote or in-person lesson. $75.00 - 45-minute remote or in-person lesson.
Vibrato control exercises - Straight tone development- Tuning exercises - Vocal technique training focused on Choral Singing - Vocal tone quality exercises (manipulating vocal sounds)
score feedback
Rate: $100.00 for a 60-minute remote session. (Scores must be sent in advance. For more details, please contact me.)
This service provides Composers and Arrangers a chance to get their work reviewed by a fellow Composer/Arranger. As a Composer, I always appreciate when fellow musicians give me feedback about my work. Now I am happy to give you mine.
Testimonials
“Bill is the type of musician that every conductor dreams of having as a part of an ensemble. He is well respected by his colleagues, he has excellent pitch, he’s an outstanding musician, he sings beautifully and he is a team player. I am delighted to have him as a part of our organization.”
“Bill Heigen is a wonderful musician and a great colleague. His ensemble singing skills are top-notch, and it’s been a pleasure to sing with him these past few years.”
“Bill Heigen is a very fine composer and beloved colleague. His music is a treasure.”
“Bill is the consummate musician who looks at an entire score and understands it from the perspective of a composer. In addition, his work ethic is pristine. I could always count on Bill for his timeliness and excellent preparation, and only wish I could have more singers like Bill.”